Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) has introduced EndWell Protection, an innovative well decommissioning solution that uses an escrow-secured bond model. This first-of-its-kind offering addresses critical gaps in traditional surety solutions for the energy sector, particularly following recent market disruptions that have led to stricter collateral requirements and reduced capacity.

The new solution provides oil and gas companies with a streamlined qualification process for surety credit through its innovative collateral strategy. Led by Chris Gagnon, Senior Vice President and head of commercial Surety, the solution was developed over a year of collaboration with industry experts and aligns with the company's 'Rule Our Niche' strategy of serving underserved markets.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) has appointed Christopher Zitzmann as President of Inland Marine and Transactional Property. Zitzmann brings over 20 years of experience in property and inland marine markets, joining from MSIG Holdings where he served as National Underwriting Manager and Senior Vice President for Excess & Surplus Lines Property.

In his new role, Zitzmann will focus on driving growth and innovation across Skyward's inland marine and transactional property businesses. The appointment aligns with the company's strategy of investing in top industry talent to strengthen its position in specialized markets.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Apollo Group Holdings Limited for $555 million. The deal structure includes $184 million in stock consideration and $371 million in cash with committed debt financing.

Apollo, a U.S.-focused specialty underwriting platform at Lloyd's of London, manages over $1.5 billion in premium and has achieved a 20% compound annual growth rate since 2010. The company operates through two syndicates: Syndicate 1969 for multi-class specialty insurance and Syndicate 1971 (Apollo ibott) for digital and sharing economy liability products.

The acquisition is expected to close in Q1 2026 and deliver double-digit adjusted operating EPS accretion in the first full year. Apollo's CEO David Ibeson and management team will join Skyward Specialty post-acquisition.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) has been recognized as a "Best Places to Work in Insurance" by Business Insurance for the third consecutive year in 2025. The company demonstrated exceptional employee satisfaction metrics, with 91% participation in the engagement survey resulting in 94% overall employee satisfaction.

Notable survey results include 97% employee satisfaction with the employer, 95% understanding of their role importance, and 95% expressing pride in working for Skyward Specialty. The recognition reflects the company's five-year commitment to building both a high-performing organization and a workplace where employees want to develop their careers.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with net income rising to $38.8 million ($0.93 per diluted share), up from $31.0 million in Q2 2024. The company achieved impressive growth with gross written premiums increasing 17.9% to $584.9 million and an exceptional combined ratio of 89.4%.

Key performance metrics include an annualized return on equity of 19.1% for H1 2025 and book value per share growth of 12% to $22.23. The company's success was driven by strong performance in agriculture, credit (re)insurance, specialty programs, accident & health, and captives divisions, though partially offset by decreases in global property and construction segments.

The company demonstrated solid underwriting performance with an improved expense ratio and stable loss ratios, while investment income faced some headwinds from alternative investments.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ: SKWD) has rescheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call and webcast to Thursday, July 31 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The company will release its Q2 2025 earnings results after market close on Wednesday, July 30.

The earnings results will be accessible on the company's investor website. Investors can participate through a live audio webcast or join via conference call by registering through the provided link. A replay of the webcast will be available two hours after the call on the company's investor website.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ: SKWD) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will release its Q2 2025 financial results after market close on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

The earnings conference call is scheduled for Friday, August 1, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. EST. Investors can participate through a live audio webcast available on the company's investor relations website or via conference call by registering through the provided link. A replay of the webcast will be available two hours after the call concludes.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ: SKWD) has announced its entry into the specialized aviation market through the launch of a new Aviation underwriting unit, following the acquisition of Acceleration Aviation Underwriters' assets. The move builds on a strategic partnership initiated last year and aligns with Skyward's strategy of expanding into specialized and underserved markets. The acquisition brings aboard Acceleration's experienced aviation team, led by founder Chris Jones, who will help establish Skyward's presence in the aviation sector. The integration combines Acceleration's expertise in niche aviation risks with Skyward's advanced analytics and tech-enabled underwriting capabilities, focusing particularly on smaller, overlooked risks within the aviation market.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ: SKWD) has been recognized as one of the 2025-2026 Best Companies to Work For by US News & World Report for the second consecutive year. The specialty P&C insurance leader received recognition in three categories: Overall, Industry: Finance & Insurance, and Region: South.

The recognition, based on independent analysis of public data rather than corporate submissions, highlights Skyward's strong performance in employee satisfaction metrics. The company excelled in areas including Career Opportunities, Professional Development, and Belongingness and Esteem. CEO Andrew Robinson emphasized that this achievement reflects the company's success in building an engaged and compassionate culture in the five years since its rebranding as Skyward Specialty.